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FedEx asks Washington Redskins to change its offensive name and logo
- [Daily Mail, Where America Gets Its News] The Washington Redskins are facing a growing pressure to rebrand as its name and symbol has long been offensive toward Native Americans
- FedEx said Thursday it had requested the team change its name
- The Memphis-based shipping giant is the title sponsor of the Redskins's stadium
- Nike has made no statement over the matter but has silently scrapped all merchandise bearing the team's name or symbol from its online store
- Past efforts to change the name have failed but pressure is building amid civil unrest following the 'murder' of black man George Floyd by a white cop
- UPDATE: The Redskins released a statement Friday saying they're considering a name change, and will seek input from team alumni, sponsors, and local citizens
Posted by: Fred 2020-07-04 |
